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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Ed Whaley's Master's Hood, 1949, Textile2025-008, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive in October 1980.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Ed Whaley's Master's Hood was completed in June 2025.

Biographical Note

Edward P. Whaley attended Virginia Tech for his undergraduate degree and later pursued his Master's at Washington and Lee University, graduating in 1949. This hood is from when he graduated with his Master's degree.

Scope and Content

Black masters hood with yellow velvet and red satin lining formerly belonging to Ed Wharely. Tag on the inside yellow lining reads "THE C.E. WARD CO NEW LONDON, OHIO O Va. Poly. Inst." Small black cords help attach to robe.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Washington and Lee University

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Ed Whaley's Master's Hood by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).